The president and first lady are sitting court side on the Beavers' side. Daughters Malia and Sasha are in the first row of bleachers. Also at the game is the president's mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

Catching an Oregon State game has become a post-Thanksgiving tradition for the Obamas.

Last Thanksgiving, the Beavers came to Washington and beat Howard. The year before that, Oregon State made the trip east and defeated George Washington.